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V716 DVF

1999 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

192,244 mi
Last recorded192,244 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Saab 9-398,368 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV716 DVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 192,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle of exhaust has a slight blow (7.1.2)

Front battery loose

Offside Front wing indicator not working

Pass 19 Jul 2013 192,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

surface rust to all brake discs

Fail 19 Jul 2013 192,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface rust to all brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2012 184,962 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 184,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

adviced exhaust backbox badly corroded +heatshield insecure

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 167,636 miles

Both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2011 167,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2010 154,769 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2009 142,154 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 141,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 140,935 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 140,935 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 125,273 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 125,273 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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V716 DVF is a 1999 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1999 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 98,368 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V716 DVF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V716 DVF registered?

V716 DVF is a 1999 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 1999.

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